Luxembourg, 29/06/2006 (Agence Europe) - The Second Chamber of the European Court of Justice presided by Christiaan Timmermans issued rulings, on Thursday 29 June, which, experts agree, are important for the European Commission in that they strengthen its powers in the field of competition. The Court clearly establishes that: - the Commission cannot apply “dual penalty” or the principle of non bis in idem. In the case of an international cartel, it may not take into account fines already...